Is Queens Safe?
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Summary
Queens has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 5 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $626K (-12.5% vs area average), median household income of $88K (-0.6% vs area average), population density of 25,417 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.74% (+1.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Queens
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Queens in New York City, NY receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This borough was compared against 5 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this borough in New York City, NY.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most boroughs in the region. This area ranks #2 out of 5 boroughs analyzed.
46,089
Total Incidents
3840.8
Monthly Average
#2 / 5
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Queens show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (2637 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 829. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in New York City, NY can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Queens reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 4214 incidents, while 2026-02 saw the lowest activity at 3165 incidents. On average, this borough in New York City experiences approximately 3841 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in NY neighborhoods like Queens tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Queens is Disorderly Conduct | Harassment, Subd 3, 4, 5, accounting for 30.7% of all incidents (14159 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault 3 at 21.9% (10094 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in New York City, NY helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
25,417.19
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #4 of 5 boroughs
-31.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #3 of 5 boroughs
+1.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$626,185.19
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 5 boroughs
-12.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$87,757.63
average estimate
Ranks #3 of 5 boroughs
-0.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this borough. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.